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LC03 FRU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,454 mi
Last recorded114,454 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 FRU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 114,454 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 114,454 miles

Nearside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axel has corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2023 113,718 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front brake disc lipped.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front brake disc lipped.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axel beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 112,434 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 109,356 miles

bumpers slight damage

centre exhaust clamp/ sleeve rusty

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

handbrake performance slightly low

offside front inner diveshaft boot covered in grease

rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear screen washer jet not working

rear suspension coil springs, rear axle, front antiroll bar and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

slight oil leak

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 3 Apr 2019 109,347 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear light lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bumpers slight damage

centre exhaust clamp/ sleeve rusty

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

handbrake performance slightly low

offside front inner diveshaft boot covered in grease

rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear screen washer jet not working

rear suspension coil springs, rear axle, front antiroll bar and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

slight oil leak

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 8 May 2018 101,941 miles

rear screen washer jet not working

centre exhaust mounting bracket cracked and centre exhaust clamp/ sleeve rusty

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and outer sidewall small cuts

offside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease

rear bumper slight damage

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear suspension coil springs, rear axle and front antiroll bar starting to rust

Fail 25 Apr 2018 101,932 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

both front headlamps starting to discolour and beam patterns slightly weak

centre exhaust mounting bracket cracked and centre exhaust clamp/ sleeve rusty

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and outer sidewall small cuts

offside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease

rear bumper slight damage

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear screen washer jet not working

rear suspension coil springs, rear axle and front antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,799 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp beam aim image poor

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight bulge and cut in outer side wall

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly distorted Slight leak (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 73,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 65,132 miles

center exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front tyre bald on extreme outer edge

nearside rear tyre very low on inner edge also has deep cut

Fail 9 Apr 2014 65,131 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

center exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front tyre bald on extreme outer edge

nearside rear tyre very low on inner edge also has deep cut

Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,342 miles

center exhaust bracket snapped yet exhaust still supported

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,973 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 47,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 44,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 41,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2009 38,638 miles

corrosion to discs,n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,980 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 26,306 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 19,805 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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LC03 FRU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC03 FRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LC03 FRU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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